FAQ
General Questions
How do I sign up?
For Reading Table, Art Table, stand-alone cooking lessons, and keepsake photo books, start by contacting Kellie or requesting an available session. For the ABCs Cooking Course, choose an open course date on the registration page and submit a registration request. Kellie will follow up to confirm availability and next steps.
Where are lessons or classes held?
Lessons and classes are held in the Katy area. Address and arrival details will be shared after booking details are arranged.
How do payments work?
Payment is due before the class, lesson, or service takes place unless another arrangement has been confirmed. After Kellie reviews your request, she will send payment instructions or a secure payment link. For the ABCs of Cooking Course, a student's place is confirmed once the course reaches its minimum enrollment (at least 3 students) — Kellie will then contact all registered families with payment instructions and final confirmation.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please contact Kellie as soon as possible, preferably at least 24 hours in advance. Because tutoring times, class spots, and materials are planned ahead, missed sessions or late cancellations may not be refundable and may be charged depending on the service arrangement.
How will Kellie contact me?
Kellie will follow up using the contact information you provide when you submit a request. You can also send a message any time through the contact page. Direct contact details, including a phone number if needed, will be shared as booking details are arranged.
When is registration confirmed?
Submitting a request does not automatically confirm a lesson or class. Kellie will review availability, group details, and any required forms before confirming the registration and sending payment information. For the ABCs of Cooking Course specifically, a course is confirmed once it reaches its minimum enrollment — at that point, Kellie will contact all registered families with payment instructions and final confirmation. If a course doesn't reach minimum enrollment, registered families will be notified of next steps.
Reading Table
What grades do you tutor?
Reading Table currently focuses on younger readers, especially students in grades K–2. If your child is near that range, Kellie can help you decide whether the service is a good fit.
What reading skills do you focus on?
Sessions may include phonics, decoding, letter recognition, phonological awareness, high frequency words, fluency, comprehension, spelling, sentence writing, and reading practice based on the child's needs.
Do you offer summer tutoring only?
Reading support may be available during both the school year and summer, depending on Kellie's schedule.
How long is a tutoring session?
Reading Table sessions are available in 45-minute and 60-minute formats.
Is tutoring one-on-one?
Yes. Reading Table provides one-on-one reading support tailored to the student's current skills, goals, and confidence level.
What should my child bring?
Kellie will let families know if a student should bring a book, practice pages, folder, or other reading materials. Any materials sent home should be returned at the next session when requested.
How will parents receive progress updates?
Kellie shares feedback with parents or guardians as appropriate, including skills practiced, areas of progress, and helpful ideas for continued practice at home.
Kitchen Table
Does my child need cooking experience?
No prior cooking experience is needed. Classes are designed to be beginner-friendly.
Are ingredients included?
Yes. Ingredients and class materials are included, and Kellie's Table emphasizes organic ingredients whenever recipes are prepared.
Are recipes gluten-free or refined-sugar-free?
Recipes are gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, dairy-free, and peanut-free. Families should still share all allergies and dietary concerns before registration so Kellie can confirm whether the class is an appropriate fit.
What if my child has allergies?
Please share all allergies, sensitivities, dietary restrictions, and medical concerns before registration. Kellie will review the planned recipes and kitchen setup and confirm whether the lesson or class can appropriately accommodate your child. Kellie's Table cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
Which class should my child start with?
For the ABCs of Cooking Course, students begin with Class A — Cooking Basics. Class A is required before Class B or Class C. Families enroll one class at a time, and students may take Class A only without continuing to the other classes.
How many students are in each class?
ABCs group classes have up to four students and need at least three students to run. Families organize their own group of three or four students.
How long is each class?
Each ABCs class includes three 3-hour lessons, generally completed during one week, for 9 total hours. Stand-alone cooking lessons are separate and may follow a different schedule.
Will children use knives?
Students will use kid-safe knives. Please contact Kellie if you prefer your child not to use a knife.
What if my child does not like the food?
The goal is not only eating the food, but learning kitchen skills, independence, and hospitality by preparing food for others.
Are private lessons available?
Yes. Stand-alone or private cooking lessons may be available depending on Kellie's schedule, the student's needs, and the lesson format. Kellie will confirm the length, fit, and price before booking.
What is the difference between a stand-alone cooking lesson and the ABCs of Cooking Course?
Stand-alone cooking lessons are individual cooking experiences arranged around a selected recipe or skill. The ABCs of Cooking Course is a progressive series made up of Class A, Class B, and Class C. Each ABC class contains three lessons, and Class A must be completed before Class B or Class C.
Does my child have to complete all three ABC classes?
No. Every student begins with Class A, but Class B and Class C are optional next steps. Students may take Class A only or continue with either or both advanced classes afterward.
Who organizes the group?
Families organize their own group of three or four students for ABCs group classes. Kellie can then help coordinate the available class date and registration details.
Can siblings register together?
Siblings may participate together when their ages, skill levels, group size, and the selected lesson are a good fit. Contact Kellie to discuss the group before registering.
Art Table
Are supplies included?
Yes, all materials and supplies are provided.
What ages or grades are Art Table activities for?
Art Table activities are generally designed for students in grades K–4, with projects adjusted for the children's ages and skill levels.
Can siblings attend together?
Yes, depending on availability and the type of class or workshop.
Keepsake Photo Books
What is a keepsake photo book?
A keepsake photo book is a custom-designed book made from your digital photos. It is a thoughtful way to preserve family memories, class memories, birthdays, milestones, vacations, holidays, or special events.
How does the photo book process work?
The process begins with gathering and organizing the photos, dates, names, captions, and other details you would like included. Kellie then designs the book, shares it for review, makes agreed revisions, and prepares the approved project for printing.
How long does a photo book take?
Timing depends on the number of photos, how organized the materials are, the size of the book, review time, and the printing schedule. Kellie will provide a more specific estimate after reviewing the project.
How do I send my photos?
Kellie will provide instructions for sharing photos and project details after the project is discussed.
How is pricing determined?
Keepsake Photo Books are custom quoted. Pricing depends on book size, number of photos, layout details, captions, edits, and printing needs.
Will I get to review the book before it is finalized?
Yes. You will have an opportunity to review the design and request minor edits before the book is finalized and ordered or produced.
Policies
Is a Family Agreement required?
Yes. A parent or legal guardian must review and complete the Family Agreement before a child participates. Photo permission is collected separately as part of that process.
Will photos be taken?
Photos may occasionally be taken during lessons or classes. Photos will only be shared publicly when a parent or legal guardian has provided permission. Photo permission is optional and is separate from participation.
Can parent feedback be used on the website?
Parent feedback may be lightly edited for length and clarity. Kellie will avoid using full names, identifying details, or photos publicly without permission.
Still Have Questions?
Kellie will be happy to help — Contact Kellie.